Jobs and Internships

Jobs and Internships
Jobs and Internships

CAREER COACH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Career Coaching
Interested in getting started or moving forward to take steps in your career preparation? Check out the link below to open-access Canvas modules focused on creating a resume or cover letter, finding opportunities on-or off-campus using Handshake, LinkedIn and more, and understanding the graduate school application process from should I go to how do I ask for letters of recommendation? These modules were created by CAS Career Coaches who can help you move forward with your career plans through one-on-one meetings via MyPLAN. Schedule a meeting in-person or virtual by clicking HERE.

Gaining Experience

Spring Internship in State Offices with Senator Ben Sasse
Application deadline: December 1st
• Our Nebraska interns will not only get a bird's eye view of how we help people navigate the Federal government, but will also be exposed to practical outcomes of policy, sit in on constituent meetings, help organize various events, and of course learn how to effectively and efficiently communicate constituent opinions.
• To apply: To submit your online application, please visit https://www.sasse.senate.gov -> Services -> Internships and email your cover letter, resume, and college transcripts to internship_application@sasse.senate.gov for consideration.
• Check out the internship posting here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3647415

Pre-Law

Practice LSAT Test
Saturday, November 20th, 8:45am-12pm, Burnett 115
Take this opportunity to practice taking LSAT under timed conditions. This practice exam will be in paper and pencil format, and not a digital format like the official LSAT exams. However, taking a practice LSAT under timed conditions will help you to practice your strategies and thought processes and hone your test-taking skills.
To Register: Sign up for the Practice LSAT at: https://exploreregistration.unl.edu.

Virtual Mid-West Law School Fair
• The Midwest Alliance for Law School Admissions, along with the Law School Admissions Council, is sponsoring a virtual law fair on Tuesday, November 16thfrom 10 am to 12 pm CT. At this point in time, more than 40 law schools are registered to attend. The event is free to your students so long as they have registered to attend at least one of LSAC’s Digital Forums (https://www.lsac.org/digital-schedule). 
• Additional information and event registration can be found at https://z.umn.edu/MALSA2021. 
• Please register by Sunday, Nov. 14.

Employer Engagement

Employer in Residence: Firespring
November 3rd from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. in College of Business Howard L. Hawks Hall
Employer Information: Firespring is one of the largest communications agencies in the Midwest with more than 250 team members in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa. We provide creative, print, interactive and strategic solutions for nearly 9,000 brands, businesses and nonprofits all over the world from mom and pop to Fortune 500.
Find current openings here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/employers/118950

Employer in Residence: Southwestern Advantage
November 4th 10:00 am to 2:00. Pm in College of Business Howard L. Hawks Hall
Employer Information: For over 150 years, Southwestern Advantage has existed to help young people develop the skills and character they need to achieve their goals in life. We offer a sales & leadership program that gives university students a way to afford their degrees, gain entrepreneurial skills, and experience personal growth. Each summer, a sales force of over 1,500 independent student reps market educational resources to families across the US & Canada.
Find current openings here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/employers/11159

Employer in Resident: Omaha Storm Chasers
November 15th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in College of Business - Howard L Hawks Hall
Employer Information: The Omaha Storm Chasers are the Triple-A affiliate of the 2015 World Series Champion Kansas City Royals. The Storm Chasers were back-to-back Triple-A National Champions in 2013 & 2014.
Find current openings here: https://app.joinhandshake.com/employers/225680

Online/Virtual Career Events

Real Talk Tuesday: Diverse Abilities @Ford hosted by Ford Motor Company
Breaking Barriers: FirstGens in Tech 2021 hosted by HubSpot
Federal Hiring 360 for Veterans and the Military Community hosted by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Women at Arup hosted by Arup
Evolve: Do I Belong Here? Navigating Imposter Syndrome Phenomenon hosted by Teach for America
Morgan Stanley Student Ambassador ‘Pointers from Peers’ Series: Sales & Trading and Research hosted by Morgan Stanley
AlphaSights Webinar: Leveraging Language Skills hosted by AlphaSights
October Coding Challenge hosted by SIG
A Day in the Life-Advanced Technology and Research Consultant hosted by Arup
Titan Talk: Securing a Successful Sales Internship hosted by Titan Machinery
Morgan Stanley Student Ambassador ‘Pointers from Peers’ Series: Investment Management & Wealth Management hosted by Morgan Stanley

HANDSHAKE JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS

US Navy - Officer Programs

Guy Carpenter - Catastrophe Analyst - Morristown - College Program 2022, Catastrophe Modeling Analyst - Edina - College Program 2022, and Catastrophe Modeling Analyst - Dallas - College Program 2022

OTHER JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS

Geological Survey - Student Trainee (Hydrology), Hydrologic Technician, Hydrologist, and Hydrologic Technician

University of Maine - Saunna NRT Traineeships

University of South Florida - Funded PhD position in GIScience

San Diego State University - MA, MS and PhD Positions in Geography

University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Graduate Research Assistantship (M.S or Ph.D) at estuarine and coastal modeling or observations

Normandeau Associates Inc - Environmental Scientist

U.S. Department of Agriculture - USFS Fire Ecology Internship

U.S. Department of Energy - Opportunity at DOE Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management

Maxar - Entry Level Operational Meteorologist

Other Job and Internship Resources
US Government Jobs - USAJOBS
American Meteorological Society - Career Center Job Board
PennState Dept of Meteorology - All Job Listings
Oklahoma School of Meteorology - All Job Listings
The American Geophysical Union - AGU Pathfinder Career Center
The Association for Women Geoscientists - AWG Job Board
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) - Opportunity Catalog